My husband was just diagnosed help with options.

7 years 8 months ago #51541 by BB62
How would you compare Vanderbilt to Moffit?
What are some urologists names to contact?
Thanks in advance

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7 years 8 months ago #51540 by sara.anne
Replied by sara.anne on topic My husband was just diagnosed help with options.
So sorry to read about your husband! With your husband's diagnosis, he needs to get some really solid advice from a urologist who really knows bladder cancer. The decisions that need to be made are too important to not get the very best analysis and treatment options possible. At his age he has a long life ahead of him and he will want to live it to the fullest!!

Vanderbilt has an excellent urology program and several of our members had relatively complicated cases handled there. Cleveland Clinic is another good option.

Wishing you both the very best

Sara Anne

Diagnosis 2-08 Small papillary TCC; CIS
BCG; BCG maintenance
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7 years 8 months ago #51539 by BB62
We live close to Chattanooga TN and would like to know the best treatment options to preserve the bladder. He has a high grade only slightly invasive. He is an extremely healthy and active 69 year old. I want to know what is the best decision for a long life. Can he do chemo and radiation then monitor with cystoscope to preserve his bladder or should he go straight to bladder removal?
Very frightened wife!

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